Weather by month for central Gambia, the best months to go and how Gambia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Mar, Apr, May
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 28°C to 31°C · 0 rain days
Jan, Feb, Jun, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 29°C to 32°C · 0–3 rain days
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No months with tough weather, but these are only average.
Highs 29°C to 32°C · 1–23 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C / 21°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 7.3/10 |
| February | 32°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 10.7 h/day | 7.2/10 |
| Best month: March | 31°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.1 h/day | 7.6/10 |
| Best month: April | 30°C / 22°C | 0 days (0 mm) | 11.7 h/day | 8.0/10 |
| Best month: May | 28°C / 23°C | 0 days (2 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 7.8/10 |
| June | 29°C / 25°C | 3 days (19 mm) | 10.9 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| July | 29°C / 26°C | 17 days (159 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| August | 29°C / 26°C | 23 days (258 mm) | 8.3 h/day | 4.6/10 |
| September | 29°C / 26°C | 21 days (228 mm) | 9.2 h/day | 4.4/10 |
| October | 31°C / 26°C | 7 days (55 mm) | 10.2 h/day | 5.1/10 |
| November | 32°C / 25°C | 1 day (2 mm) | 10.3 h/day | 5.2/10 |
| December | 32°C / 22°C | 0 days (1 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 7.2/10 |
Figures for central Gambia; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
31°C / 21°C · 0 rain days · 10.3 h sun
January is dry, with 0 rain days and 0 mm of rain. Highs reach about 31°C and nights fall to 21°C, with 10.3 hours of sun a day. It scores 7.3 and rates as a good month, with warm days and cooler evenings.
32°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 10.7 h sun
February stays completely dry, with 0 rain days. Highs are close to 32°C, lows around 21.5°C, and the sun shines for 10.7 hours a day. With a score of 7.2, it rates as a good month for a dry, sunny trip.
31°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 11.1 h sun
March is one of the best months, with a score of 7.6. There are 0 rain days, and highs are about 31°C with lows near 21.5°C. Sunshine rises to 11.1 hours a day, so outdoor plans are easy.
30°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 11.7 h sun
April has the top score of the year at 8 and rates as a best month. It has 0 rain days and the most sun, at 11.7 hours a day. Highs are about 30°C and lows near 22°C.
28°C / 23°C · 0 rain days · 11.4 h sun
May is still a best month, scoring 7.8. Rain is rare, with just 0.4 rain days and 2 mm on average. Highs drop to about 28°C, the coolest daytime figure of the year, while nights warm to 22.5°C. Sunshine stays high at 11.4 hours.
29°C / 25°C · 3 rain days · 10.9 h sun
June rates as good, with a score of 6.8. The first rain arrives, with about 2.9 rain days and 19 mm. Highs are around 29°C, but nights get warmer at 24.6°C. You still get 10.9 hours of sun a day.
29°C / 26°C · 17 rain days · 9.1 h sun
July is when the wet season starts, and it scores 4.4, an ok month. Rain falls on about 16.5 days and totals 159 mm. Highs stay near 29°C and nights near 26°C, so it feels warm and humid. Sun drops to 9.1 hours a day.
29°C / 26°C · 23 rain days · 8.3 h sun
August is the wettest month, with about 23.3 rain days and 258 mm of rain. That means rain on most days, which makes this tough weather for beach time and travel. It scores 4.6, an ok month. Highs are near 29°C, lows near 25.5°C, and sun is lowest at 8.3 hours.
29°C / 26°C · 21 rain days · 9.2 h sun
September is still very wet, with about 20.6 rain days and 228 mm of rain. Expect frequent downpours and humid air, with highs near 29°C and lows near 26°C. It scores 4.4, an ok month, with 9.2 hours of sun a day.
31°C / 26°C · 7 rain days · 10.2 h sun
October is a month of change as the rain eases to about 7.4 days and 55 mm. Highs climb to about 31°C and nights are the warmest of the year at 26.4°C. It scores 5.1, an ok month, with 10.2 hours of sun.
32°C / 25°C · 1 rain days · 10.3 h sun
November is almost dry, with 0.6 rain days and 2 mm of rain. It is the hottest month, with highs of about 32°C and lows of 25°C, so days can feel very hot. It scores 5.2 and rates as ok, with 10.3 hours of sun.
32°C / 22°C · 0 rain days · 9.9 h sun
December rates as good, with a score of 7.2. Rain is very rare, at 0.2 rain days and 1 mm. Highs are about 31.5°C and nights cool to 22°C, which makes evenings more comfortable. Expect about 9.9 hours of sun a day.
By trip type
City sightseeing
March, April and May suit city trips best. Days stay dry, with 0 rain days in March and April and only 2 mm in May. Highs ease from 31°C in March to 28°C in May, so walking around town feels more comfortable.
Hiking & nature
March and April are the best months for hiking. Both have 0 rain days, so trails stay dry. Highs sit around 30°C, lows around 22°C, and you get 11 to 12 hours of sun for long days outside.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Independence Day (18 Feb)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Labour Day (1 May), Africa Day (25 May)
Public holidays: Revolution Day (22 Jul)
Public holidays: Assumption Day (15 Aug)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec)
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FAQ
March to May is the best time to visit Gambia, and April scores highest at 8 out of 10. March and April have 0 rain days and 11.1 to 11.7 hours of sun a day. Highs are around 30°C. May stays almost dry, with 0.4 rain days and 2 mm of rain.
August is an ok time to visit Gambia, with a score of 4.6 out of 10. It is the wettest month, with about 23 rain days and 258 mm of rain. It also has the least sun of the year, at 8.3 hours a day. It stays warm, with highs of 28.8°C and lows of 25.5°C.
Yes, December is a good month to visit Gambia, with a score of 7.2 out of 10. It is almost completely dry, with 0.2 rain days and 1 mm of rain. Days are warm, with highs of 31.5°C. Nights are milder, at 22°C, and you get about 9.9 hours of sun a day.
Most of Gambia's rain falls from July to September. July has 16.5 rain days, August has 23.3 and September has 20.6. In each of these months, 159 to 258 mm of rain falls. October is a change-over month, with 7.4 rain days and 55 mm. From November to May there is almost no rain.
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